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These days, almost all the information we work with on a daily basis comes to us on a screen, and no more so than at work, where office jobs can lead to almost eight full hours of staring at a screen every day. DSE (Desk Screen Equipment) regulations came into effect in 1992, but fromRead more

When it comes to managing the safety of our workplaces, we all want to do a good job providing a healthy, secure environment for our employees. However, it can be hard to know where to start. This is where writing a Health and Safety policy is invaluable to the responsible business owner. What is aRead more

The power of conversation should never be underestimated. We all know that one of the first steps to fixing a problem is admitting it exists. But when it comes to eating disorders and mental health, too often we stop ourselves from starting that conversation. When people feel educated, they feel empowered, and this Spring, twoRead more

The management of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can be a challenging process. Indeed, how often do you attend site and find PPE laying around? Additionally, the market offers a wide range of solutions for almost any type of workplace and work activity. Therefore, finding PPE which is suitable and adequate for your needs can becomeRead more

The GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulations, are due to come into force on 25th May 2018. GDPR is the new regulation covering data protection issues in the EU. It applies to all countries and all individuals in the EU and is designed to make data protection rules more applicable to the modern world. AlmostRead more

Health and safety consultants perform an important role in your business. They help to ensure your staff, visitors, and customers are safe while reducing risks in your business and ensuring you remain compliant with regulations. Therefore, it is important that you select the right health and safety consultant. Getting it wrong can disrupt your teamRead more

The entire health and safety landscape is complex. This complexity, combined with the legislative requirements for businesses in many sectors to comply with Health and Safety regulations, can place a heavy burden on enterprise resources. By employing our health and safety consultant services, London based firms can begin to tackle health and safety issues moreRead more

Following a period of open consultation, in July, the second draft of the Standard ISO 45001 has been approved. It will be the subject of the next meeting of ISO/PC 283 (ISO Project Committee), which is planned for the month of September in Malaysia. During this event, the 69 participating members involved in the creationRead more

Purchasing new equipment or machinery is a critical decision that, if not effectively planned for, can negatively affect health and safety in a workplace. In particular, this is illustrated by the fact that in the past five years, 8,513 PUWER breaches have resulted in prohibition and improvement notices. Following the findings of an accident investigation,Read more